Loading apparatus for dust collection containers

Abstract

A loading apparatus lowers or raises a dust or particulate collection container for ease of extraction and installation. This apparatus is disposed within a rigid frame structure capable of mounting to a wall or mobile device. A U-shaped member supports the dust collection container, the container typically being a cylindrical bucket or container with integral rim or handles. The U-shaped member orthogonally translates up into a first position and down into a second position with activation of a lever. The mechanics of the apparatus effects linear vertical travel of the dust collection container and when in a first position, mates the rim of the container onto a compliant gasket member disposed within the rigid frame structure, thus forming a vacuum-tight interface necessary for vacuum systems, in particular but not limited to, dust collection vacuum systems that utilize a cyclone dust separator.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This invention claims priority under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) of Provisional Patent Application 62 / 056,557 filed Sep. 28, 2014. The disclosure therein is incorporated here by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates generally to dust collection systems. This invention is directed to devices and systems that require a sealed dust collection container that is capable of rapid removal and installation for the purpose of emptying the container. The invention is more particularly concerned with dust collection systems that incorporate the use of a cyclonic separator.[0004]2. Description of the Prior Art[0005]A cyclone dust collector system is well known to the industry. The principle of operation is detailed in U.S. Pat. No. 8,695,158 and others. The cyclone system efficiently diverts dust derived from a vacuum collection system into a collection container or bucket coaxially located to th...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a compact and scalable apparatus for cyclonic separators and dust collection containers. It has the advantage of being easy to install and remove, and can contain various sizes of cyclonic separators and dust collection containers. The apparatus mounts the cyclonic separator to a stationary platform with fasteners, providing a rigid means for securing peripheral devices that connect to the cyclonic separator. This ensures that the dust collection containers can be easily installed or extracted. The technical effects of this invention include efficient and effective separation and collection of dusts and other particles, as well as simplified and adjustable installation and maintenance processes.

Problems solved by technology

In prior art, U.S. Pat. No. 6,833,016 describes a cyclonic dust separating device that mounts directly to a lid on the collection container or bucket requiring the operator to dismember the lid and the attached cyclone, a cumbersome operation aggravated by various hoses attached to the cyclone.

In another form, U.S. Pat. No. 8,377,160 describes a cyclonic separator attached to a lid that can be uncoupled by three or four quick-release clamps; however, this requires a specialized lid and container that is expensive and highly engineered.

U.S. Pat. No. 3,097,673 describes a hinged U-shaped loading device with integral handle that raises and lowers a dust collection vessel for a stationary vacuum device; however, this mechanism is hinged and offers little mechanical advantage to overcome excessive weights of fully loaded containers.

Furthermore, the hinged device causes the vessel to contact the gasket member in a progressive, or wiping, manner that may cause the gasket to become unevenly loaded and / or displaced.

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